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| Houston Habitat ReStore » Donating Materials Thank you for your interest in donating to Houston Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Your contributions are welcome . . . and needed. We accept new and gently used building materials of all types from builders and businesses as well as from individual citizens of Houston. However, because we are a resale store, we must be strict about our acceptance guidlines. The ReStore has limited resources and storage capacity and may be unable to receive overstocked items. Please call about the acceptability of an item. The ReStore is located at 6161 South Loop East at South Wayside Drive. To make a donation, drop it by the store. The ReStore is open Monday thru Friday 9am - 6pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm. We do offer residental pick ups for larger loads (those unable to fit in a SUV or Pick up truck). Neighborhood donations of multiple homes are encouraged in an effort to conserve resources. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Receipt for donationss is provided for tax purposes. Donated items are resold in the ReStore to the public where the profits from the proceeds aid in financing to build simple, safe, decent homes for working Houston families. If you have any questions, please call 713-643-1100. AppliancesAppliances must be complete and in 100% working order. We accept dishwashers less than 5 years old, clean and in 100% working order. All other appliances (rangetop, refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwaves, etc...) 10 years old or less, must be clean and in 100% working order with no missing parts. Appliances are tested at the time of delivery. If they do not work, will not accept them. When possible, please include owners manuals, as they add value to your donation. CabinetsOnly complete units with all doors and drawers (kitchen or bathroom), shelves, display racks, etc. DoorsDoors must be in GOOD condition. All types. NO holes, cracks, rot, etc. ElectricalElectrical fixtures, parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring are accepted. FansCeiling and floor fans must be complete and in working condition. Flooring materialNO shag carpet (all other types of carpeting allowed if it DOES NOT have stains or worn areas). Vinyl flooring accepted, but NO SCRAPS, PLEASE!! Any amounts of tile and hardwood is welcome. HardwareAlmost all types of hardware, knobs, hinges, locks, etc...are acceted for donation if it's not rusty. Any quanity of nails, screws, connectors, etc... LightingAll light fixtures must be in working condition. NO ballasts with pcb's. Lumber • Plywood • Sheetrock • TrimFull and half sheets of plywood, full lengths of lumber, trim in smaller pieces - but not less than 4 feet long (free of rot, nails and screws). Mirror • GlassMirror and glass is accepted if certain conditions apply (Please call prior to donating these items). Paint • WallcoveringsFull containers of latex paint and stain purchased from a paint store! NO LEFTOVERS! We cannot take toxic, hazardous substances, (i.e. pesticides, powders, paint thinners, or other chemicals). Wallpaper is taken in full-unopened rolls. Pipe • Pvc • Metal • Copper4' and over of any type of pipe, all supplies and fittings. Plumblng • Tubs • Sinks • Showers • CommodesPlumbing fixtures (bathtubs, sinks and vanities) must be clean and in good condition. Commodes must be in good working condition and are the low flush (1.6 gallon) type. They must be very clean!! NO dirty commode under any circumstance. Roofing Material • Gutters • CanalesAll types of roofing material such as rolled roofing material, tar, metal roofing, bundles of new shingles are accepted. Also, roofing gutter/canale materials that are in full and are not rusty, bent or damaged. ToolsAll hand and power tools in good working condition. Windows • ScreensDOUBLE PANE windows of all types if the glass is intact. Most windows will show use, even if they are newer. If they are casement type, we appreciate having the hardware and cranks.  |
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